DRUMHELLER, June 20, 2013
At 5:55pm today, Alberta Environment Sustainable Resource Development issued a “Flood Warning,” for the section of the Red Deer River – Downstream of the Gleniffer Reservoir.
Alberta Environment defines a “Flood Warning” as:
A situation where rising stream levels will result in flooding of areas adjacent to the streams affected. Anyone situated close to the river should take appropriate measures to avoid flood damage.
Residents of Drumheller and area are advised to take reasonable precautions – if in close proximity to the river bank of the Red Deer River.
Conditions will continue to be monitored and updates will be issued as available within the next 24 hours.
Mayor Terry Yemen said “A flood warning should be taken seriously by our residents. We would encourage our citizens to consider appropriate steps to ensure that their property is protected, should river levels continue to rise.”
